New Growth in the Manele Garden

This is how I see myself, like the taro, growing all the time. I also get the feeling that I will always be in this state, a state of constant improvement. In some way, I think I'd hope to be this way even when I'm 105. There is always something I can improve upon. If I feel that I've reached my goal, there is always a new goal for me. I think that's what makes life interesting.

I certainly hope for my students that when they receive their degree, it's never the end. It's always a constant state of change and growth they'd have to face and deal with. It would be junk if we ran out of goals, wouldn't it? I guess it depends on some people.

Just wanted to throw in a picture of my daughter. I miss her. She constantly challenges me and she's forcing me to change and grow. I hope that she, too, will grow and never think that there's nothing to improve upon. There's always something we can choose to change or improve upon. I hope she will be a lifelong learner because I think life's more interesting that way.

Mary Ann